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Lindy Jazz

Durham swing dance school with six-week Wednesday beginner and experienced courses and a taster at Durham Jazz Festival.

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Teaches in: Framwellgate Moor, Durham
Weekly nights: Wednesday
Listings: 3 (2 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Lindy Jazz's classes and events

Lindy Jazz runs 2 regular weekly sessions on Wednesdays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop and Charleston.

Wednesdays: Beginner swing dance fundamentals (6-week course) at 19:30–20:15 (St Aidan's Church Hall, Framwellgate Moor) and Experienced dancers class (St Aidan's Church Hall, Framwellgate Moor).

Starting out? Beginner swing dance fundamentals (6-week course) on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:15 and Swing Into Sunday: Dance with Lindy Jazz (Durham Jazz Festival) on 25 Oct 2026 at 14:30–16:30 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Where: St Aidan's Church Hall (DH1 5BL) and St Oswald's Institute (DH1 3DQ). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Swing Into Sunday: Dance with Lindy Jazz (Durham Jazz Festival) on Sunday 25 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Lindy Jazz?

Beginner swing dance fundamentals (6-week course) at St Aidan's Church Hall and Experienced dancers class at St Aidan's Church Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Wednesdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 2 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.